United States2018–2022 XMAX scooters (2,715 potentially affected) are recalled; owners can confirm affected vehicles by VIN search on NHTSA.gov beginning November 24, 2025. The camshaft retainer bolt may loosen and not properly secure the camshaft, resulting in an engine stall that can cause loss of control and increase crash risk. Owners are advised not to ride until the remedy is completed; dealers will install a new camshaft plate kit free of charge, owner letters will be mailed November 20, 2025, and Yamaha can be reached at 1-800-962-7926 (recall 990184).
What's being recalled
Yamaha Motor Company, Ltd. (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018-2022 XMAX scooters. The camshaft retainer bolt may loosen and not properly secure the camshaft, resulting in an engine stall.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V778000; Manufacturer campaign 990184
The hazard
An engine stall can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
What to do
Owners are advised not to ride their scooter until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will install a new camshaft plate kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 20, 2025. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990184. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 24, 2025.
The official notice
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